The Household Support Fund is funded by the UK Government and distributed to local councils to help residents with the cost of living.
We are using the latest round of funding (Tranche 7) to support the following projects:
Food banks
Community Cupboard, Swanley (https://thecommunitycupboard.co.uk)
Swanley Foodbank (https://swanleydistrict.foodbank.org.uk)
Community Cupboard, West Kingsdown (https://thecommunitycupboard.co.uk)
Sevenoaks Larder (www.sevenoakslarder.co.uk)
Sevenoaks Loaves & Fishes (https://sevenoaksfoodbank.co.uk)
Westerham Foodbank (https://westerhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/information/food-bank)
Cooking courses
We are hosting two 'Lets Cook' sessions for residents on low incomes to help them cook healthy food on a budget. Details of these courses will be available on our Better Together hub.
Boiler replacement and repair
A free boiler replacement and repair project is being run by our housing team. It is available to eligible residents on low incomes. To see if you are eligible for this scheme, please email psh@sevenoaks.gov.uk or phone 017323 227000.
Digital inclusion projects
We will be holding digital inclusion sessions to support residents who struggle with technology and are vulnerable to scams. Details of these courses will be available on our Better Together hub.